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We’re re-airing some of our favorite episodes from the Commonwealth. This conversation was recorded in December of 2019. John Rood first connected with The Commonwealth host Nick Castner in 2017 when he was Nick was a senior in college. Two years later, Rood helped Nick and Alec McChesney, creators of the podcast, choose the name The Commonwealth for the podcast. John has since assisted in gathering guests for the show, and he appears on this episode to tell that story. Plus, John talks about Disney's new feature, Disney Plus. Enjoy. Follow the Commonwealth on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/commonwealth_media/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Ashley, Hunter, and Nick discuss the musicians who could sell 90,000 concert tickets in Lincoln, Nebraska. They also react to misinformation about the vaccine and share a major update to the show.   Enter to win tickets to Sweetstock this weekend at HurrdatMedia.com/Commonwealth

Nick and Hunter do a creators update at Head Grand Island. Follow the Commonwealth on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/commonwealth_media/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

The Commonwealth traveled to Hear Grand Island to chat with indie, soul-rock band, Katy Guillen & The Drive. Follow the Commonwealth on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/commonwealth_media/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

On this episode of the Commonwealth, we talk with the folk singer-songwriter, Andrea Von Kampen. Andrea’s music has nearly a quarter million monthly listeners on Spotify. She’s announced national tour dates for the rest of the summer and recently signed to the same label as James Taylor and Paul Simon.   Follow Andrea on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/andreavonkampen/   Follow the Commonwealth on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/commonwealth_media/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

We sat down with Noah Floersch minutes before he performed at his album release show last Friday. Noah Floersch is an indie-pop singer, songwriter with 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Stream his new album, It’s Nice Out, wherever you listen to music.

Fellow KZUM Podcast Co-Host, Tut Kailech, joins us for this Creator’s Update as we talk about the Burger King walkout, the creator’s economy and aliens.   A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

The Commonwealth traveled to Grand Island, Nebraska to speak with the alternative R&B band, The Fey, before they took the stage at the summer concert series Hear GI. Lead singer, songwriter and producer of the Fey, Zach Watkins, discusses their debut album, preforming post COVID and growing a music career in Nebraska. Thank you to Hear GI for hosting this conversation. We’re hosting another live podcast recording at Hear GI on July 30th. Learn more about upcoming Hear GI concerts on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HearGI A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Looking for another podcast? We have one that we know you’ll love. Blazin’ a Trail is hosted by Tut Kailech, a South Sudanese Refugee living in the midwest. His goal is to inspire people by sharing stories of perseverance, patience, and empathy. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube here

Today’s episode features a conversation Nick had with Melissa Vincent on his other show, the Ecosystem Builder Podcast. Melissa Vincent is the Executive Director of Pipeline. Pipeline is fellowship for high growth entrepreneurs in the midwest. The Ecosystem Builder Podcast is a product of the midwest tech newnite called Mug.News. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening to this show, or through this link. (Hyperlink: https://mug.news/podcast/) A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Hannah Klitz started an e-commerce business that sells her family-raised beef directly to consumers. She joins the Commonwealth to discuss the future of the meat industry, entrepreneurship in agriculture, and supporting innovation in rural America.   Follow the Commonwealth here: https://www.instagram.com/commonwealth_media/   Learn more about Oak Barn Beef here: https://oakbarnbeef.com/   A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Emmy Jo is an Indie Pop Singer/Songwriter from Lincoln, Nebraska. She joins the Commonwealth to discuss launching a music career with her partner, Nick Castner, the host of the Commonwealth. Emmy Jo talks about music inspiration and the direction she hopes to take her career. Listen to her NPR Tiny Desk submission here: https://youtu.be/g2Yhhe6nts8   Listen to the Emmy Jo Show (ft. Nick) here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Luv8kcpI5uhQjKp2P72kp   Follow Emmy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmyjo_has_soul/   Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickcastner/   A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

This episode first aired in November 2019. Hannah Huston was a school teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska when an NBC producer from The Voice reached out to ask if she would attend a private audition. Not only did Pharrell pick her for his team, she was one of the finalists on season 10. Hannah joins us to talk about her sudden rise to fame and her career since leaving the show, which includes releasing a new single that was the song had in the intro of this episode. Ladies and gentlemen, Hannah Huston.   A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

We're taking today off for Memorial Day. Have a wonderful holiday and we'll see you back in this feed next week. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

The Commonwealth is honored to introduce you to another show in the Hurrdat Media Network, Shelter In Place. Listen and learn more about the podcast here: https://www.shelterinplacepodcast.info/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Dusty Davidson discusses serial entrepreneurship from his experience co-founding five companies. Since first appearing on the Commonwealth in 2020 of 2019, he comes back on the show to discuss takeaways from selling his last company and early learnings starting the next venture. Listen to our last conversation with Dusty on entrepreneurship here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Eq1ZtKqQM8UztgmA277Yv?si=8033ecc42a094820   Follow the Commonwealth on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/commonwealth_media/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Ashley, Nick, and Hunter hop on the mics to discuss current events and the impact they've had on their creative projects. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Cruise Tha Junebug first joined the Commonwealth over a year ago to share his experience surviving a gunshot wound during an armed robbery. He comes back to update everyone on where his music career has gone since the last recording and discusses online tactics he's using to grow his audience. Listen to Cruise's music here. Follow us on Instagram here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Commonwealth)

Cruise Tha June Bug is the most played audio episode on the Commonwealth. We're catching up with him on Monday. Before that conversation, listen back to his first appearance with us. Follow us on Instagram here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Commonwealth)

The Commonwealth Creators discuss the importance of presenting COVID vaccine information and share how the virology episode came into existence. The team traveled to Nebraska's Center of Virology to ask questions submitted by our community concerning the COVID vaccine.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Commonwealth)